Recall 11V285000: 2010–2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS, 2010–2011 Porsche 911 GT3, 2010–2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 10, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 1,702
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2010-2011, 911 turbo; turbo s, 911 gt3, gt3 rs and gt2 rs high performance vehicles, manufactured from may 18, 2009 through september 17, 2010, and equipped with center locking hub and wheel assemblies. Over time the hubs can wear prematurely.
The risk
As the hubs wear, the wheels could loosen, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the central locking hubs and wheels with an improved design, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 28, 2011. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
Notes
Porsche's safety recall no. Ab01.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
- 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
- 2010 Porsche 911 GT3
- 2011 Porsche 911 GT3
- 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo
- 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo
- 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S
- 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V285000
- Manufacturer campaign
- AB01
- Manufacturer
- PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jun 28, 2011
- Components
- Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (Wheels & Tires)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology